A really nice example of the Volunteer Rifles Officer's Helmet Plate in two piece construction. Raised in 1860 they volunteered over 120 men to serve in the Boer war, but because of age restrictions only 28 actually served. They were attached to the Suffolk Regiment.
I am a collector of police memorabilia and helmet plates. I have recently purchased a job lot of police helmet plates and this was included. Clearly I don't collect militaria, but am aware from research that this appears to be a rare item so looking for it to find its place with the correct collector.